The key to getting started is doing your homework and pitching properly.

When formulating your pitch, think about how it would be presented on the show.

Address the person you're trying to reach by name and spell out exactly why he or she would be interested in your listing.

Get creative. If it's not the best property, sell yourself.

Getting your listing featured on a television show such as “Open House” is priceless platinum exposure. But how does an agent get started? That’s exactly what Samantha DeBianchi of “Million Dollar Listing Miami” notoriety and Sara Gore, host of “Open House,” sat down to talk about at Global Connect.